John Mousinho’s side can also give their own play-off hopes a massive shot in the arm if they can get a result of sorts at the Pilgrims’ Home Park.
The Blues remain nine points off the top six following last Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Barnsley, who remain sixth and entertain Cambridge United today.
But a win or even a draw today against Steven Schumacher’s stuttering side of late could be the perfect confidence-booster and give fading promotion another lease of life.
But what’s the chances of that happening and how do the so-called data experts at FiveThirtyEight see today’s game at Home Park going, along with this afternoon’s other League One games – including league leaders Sheffield Wednesday’s trip to Ipswich?
Here’s what we discovered...

5. Cheltenham v Accrington
Cheltenham win: 50%. Accrington win: 23%. Draw: 27%. Photo: Dan Mullan

6. Ipswich v Sheffield Wednesday
Ipswich win: 33%. Sheffield Wednesday win: 39%. Draw: 28%. Photo: Laurence Griffiths

7. Lincoln City v Bristol Rovers
Lincoln City win: 50%. Bristol Rovers win: 24%. Draw: 26%. Photo: Dan Istitene

8. MK Dons v Oxford United
MK Dons win: 40%. Oxford United win: 30% Draw: 30%. Photo: Pete Norton

